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U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean spoke at a Federated Republican Women of Nassau meeting at Fernandina Beach Golf Club on Friday. Nick Blank/News-Leader

U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean spoke at a Federated Republican Women of Nassau meeting at Fernandina Beach Golf Club on Friday. Nick Blank/News-Leader

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Rep. Bean emphasizes elections, political outlook

Nick Blank
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
At Fernandina Beach Golf Course on Friday, U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean pushed voters to the polls for the national and state August and November races. Speaking to the Federated Republican Women of Nassau, Bean asked voters not to take Nassau’s Republican credentials for granted.
Commissioner John Martin is sworn in for another term in December 2024. From left, Martin, his wife Donna and Commissioner A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Commissioner John Martin is sworn in for another term in December 2024. From left, Martin, his wife Donna and Commissioner A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Commissioner Martin battling undisclosed health concerns

Ashley Chandler
Friday, July 10, 2026
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners will have only four members present in person at meetings for an unforeseeable period of time. Commissioner John Martin currently is battling undisclosed health issues.

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Callahan man held on sex offender charges in Georgia

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
A Callahan man is held without bond in Rome, Georgia on sexual offender charges. Donald Lawrence Nichols, 58, of Callahan, faces felony charges of grooming of a minor for a sexual offense and obscene internet contact with a child.

Publix back in business

News Staff
Monday, July 6, 2026
Sentiments of excitement and relief were shared by the those waiting in line for the opening of the rebuilt Publix in Fernandina Beach.“The universe is back in order,” Fernandina Beach City Commissioner Genece Minshew said ahead of the ribbon cutting.Publix closed in April of 2025 and Winn-Dixie...

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NCSD earns ‘A’ grade, drops to No. 2 in state

Nick Blank
Friday, July 3, 2026
The Nassau County School District is the second-best district in the state, earning another overall ‘A’ grade while placing high in most subjects. The District received 13 A’s and one ‘B’ grade, which was West Nassau High, according to the Florida Department of Education.

Watch group marks 200th sea turtle nest of 2026 season

Amy Mulligan
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Amelia Island’s sea turtles are making the most of the 2026 nesting season.By the end of June, volunteers with the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch documented more than 200 sea turtle nests along the island’s 11.5-mile coastline — a milestone that organization leaders say is rarely reached so early...
A deputy speaks to children at the radKIDS camp in Yulee. Submitted photo

A deputy speaks to children at the radKIDS camp in Yulee. Submitted photo

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radKIDS camp offers safety skills, confidence

Nick Blank
Sunday, June 28, 2026
A summer camp is making sure children are learning safety skills and are empowered to act or speak up in potentially dangerous situations. The national radKIDS camp is an engaging mix of lectures and safety drills, Nassau County Coalition Community Director Caitlin Miller said.
Dozens gathered at the Golf Club of Amelia Island Saturday evening for a Juneteenth evening reception.

Dozens gathered at the Golf Club of Amelia Island Saturday evening for a Juneteenth evening reception.

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American Beach celebrates Juneteenth

Nick Blank
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
American Beach and Fernandina Beach residents honored Juneteenth with two distinct events Saturday, emphasizing that the achievements of Black Americans aren’t going anywhere.Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates when the final group of slaves in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom, was...